Chemical pollution
The use of chemicals should always be transparent and responsible. We take action to ensure the safer use of chemicals across the EU.
Latest
1st March 2021
Microplastics: what are they and why are they a problem
11th February 2021
Toxic trends: 6 facts you didn’t know about chemicals (and what we do about it)
16th September 2020
Hormone-disrupting chemicals are everywhere. Here’s what the EU should do to protect us
7th March 2019
EU Tribunal deems lead chromates authorisation illegal
28th October 2018
European Commission takes first step to tackle single use plastics
23rd October 2018
Illegal push to weaken pesticides regulation risks health of people and environment
11th July 2018
EU Commission urged to close gaps in plastic strategy
11th June 2018
European Commission’s delayed chemicals decisions endangering human health and environment
5th June 2018
ECHA favouring microplastics industry opinion over scientific evidence of environmental damage
17th May 2018
Environmental lawyers ask for better protection from harmful chemicals in food packaging
23rd March 2018
Commission’s behaviour over cosmetics information reprimanded by EU Ombudsman
12th March 2018
